Cook (Casual/On-Call)

Parc-Retirement-Living; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Living wage certified

Subsidized meals

No late nights

Flexible hours/location

Training opportunities

Job summary

PARC Retirement Living in Kelowna is seeking a Casual/On-Call Cook for Cristalina PARC, our independent senior-living community. You will prepare and serve meals in a restaurant-style setting, with a focus on quality, consistency, and resident satisfaction.

The ideal candidate holds a culinary diploma or equivalent experience, with Food Safe Level 1 and WHMIS certifications, and thrives in a fast-paced, service-oriented kitchen designed for seniors.

Qualifications

• Culinary diploma or equivalent experience and skills, plus Food Safe Level 1 and WHMIS certifications.
• Ability to prepare and serve meals in a restaurant-style setting with attention to portion control.
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness, safety, and resident-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Create an incredible dining experience for residents and guests.
• Prepare and serve meals in restaurant/bistro style, following proper food-handling procedures.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and work space.
• Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries.
• Prepare and serve residents at proper temperatures and in appropriate portions.

Skills

Culinary skills

Customer service

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food Safe Level 1

WHMIS

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $26.52 CAD to $28.27 CAD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Casual/On-Call | Hourly Rate: $26.52 - $28.27

Are you a creative culinary professional who is full of energy and fresh ideas? Are you looking for more meaning in your work?

PARC Retirement Living is an award-winning developer and operator of independent senior-living communities. We’re seeking a Cook for Cristalina PARC, our community in Kelowna.

Welcome to Cristalina PARC

PARC communities are inspiring spaces, where our residents come, not just to live – but to live comfortably, and engage with a vibrant community of like-minded people.

In the heart of the vibrant Pandosy Village, Cristalina – PARC’s newest community – is in full bloom. Just one block from Lake Okanagan, the residence has 133 gorgeously appointed suites. This modern, sustainably designed nine-storey building is purpose-made for independent living, with vitality and social connection built right in. Residents can enjoy fine dining, lounge area, fitness activities, arts, culture, and gardening– or just sit back and take in beautiful views of the lake with a glass of fine wine.

The PARC dining experience is as fast-paced and service-oriented as any high-end restaurant or café – and our cuisine rivals the best, too! But PARC is also the place our residents call home. So, as you become a member of our close-knit team, you’ll forge close relationships with the seniors who live here.

As a PARC Cook, you’re a member of our Food and Beverage team, responsible for:

• Creating an incredible dining experience for our residents and guests.
• Preparing and serving meals in a restaurant setting – and bistro-style – with flourish, according proper food-handling procedures.
• Maintaining a clean kitchen and work space.
• Assisting with receiving and storing food deliveries.
• Preparing and serving residents at proper temperatures and in appropriate portions.

The perks of PARC Hospitality

• Meaningful work. How many hospitality jobs can say that? At PARC, you’ll be making a positive difference in seniors’ lives, each and every day.
• A true living wage.PARC is a Living Wage Certified Employer!
• Refreshments while you work. PARC’s chef-prepared cuisine rivals the best in BC, and we offer subsidized daily meals and beverages to employees.
• No more late nights. Unlike the rest of the hospitality world, our closing shift ends at 9 p.m.
• Flexible hours and location. We’re open to scheduling when and where it works for you – with guaranteed shifts every week. PARC has five great locations across the Lower Mainland.
• A supportive, diverse team and training opportunities. We believe in giving our people opportunities to advance wherever we can.

It takes a special kind of person to work here – does this sound like you?

• You’re upbeat and positive; bringing great energy to your work day to day.
• You can hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment.
• You’re a details person, an excellent communicator and a customer-service star.
• You have a culinary diploma or equivalent experience and skills, along with your Food Safe Level 1 and WHMIS certifications.
• You have a true flair for creative food preparation, along with knowledge and experience in portion control, menus and the use of commercial kitchen equipment.
• You understand and respect the needs of seniors, their families, and other professional services engaged with our residents.

At PARC Retirement Living we require a Criminal Record Check, and a TB test within the first month of employment.